GM bananas: from nutrition to disease resistance

Australian researchers have the developing world in mind with GM bananas, but results could have broader implications.

August 23 , 2013

GROW bananas take on social change in Mexico, Ecuador

Organics Unlimited's GROW banana brand will help deliver funds to social initiatives Project Amigo and Children International.

August 23 , 2013

Egyptian citrus approved for return to U.S. market

High shipping costs could be a key barrier to Egypt's re-entry to the U.S. citrus market.

August 22 , 2013

Peru explores Asian papaya variety for disease resistance

The Known-you N°1 papaya variety is under testing in Peru to fight the ringspot virus.

August 22 , 2013

Niche melon variety gets test run in South Africa

The Piel de Sapo melon is venturing out of its traditional growing territory into Southern Africa.

August 22 , 2013

Chile: dried fruit rises as key national export

Chile's dried fruit sector is on track to becoming a flagship export category, alongside copper and wine.

August 22 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 33 - 2013

As Mexico started up, the U.S. was in the peak of its local avocado harvest in week 33.

August 21 , 2013

Southern Africa's fruit hub focuses in on client care

The Joburg Market is already Africa's biggest fresh produce platform. Now it wants to be one of the safest.

August 21 , 2013

Indian organic growers prepare for European market

Growers in India's Karnataka state hope to send organic produce to European consumers.

August 21 , 2013

U.S.: fresh goods to get direct line to Midwest

A direct, refrigerated rail service is in the works to connect the Port of Tampa to the Midwest.

August 21 , 2013